<p>Agreed. When cost is a huge factor, in-state options will likely save you the most money. Though I must admit, I didn’t take my own advice. When I was looking at schools I tried to stay close to home and save money and ended up disliking my first year and transferring out of state. For me, that was one of the best decisions I ever made. If there is a school you think you will really love but it happens to be out of state, I would go for it. Not sure what your feelings are about PA, but I have quite a few friends that went to the [PA</a> College of Health Sciences](<a href=“http://www.pacollege.edu/academics/programs/nursing/]PA”>Associate Degree in Nursing - PA College of Health Sciences) and really enjoyed it. They have fantastic jobs now too. Best of luck on your college search!</p>